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Daisy Bates Organizes the Desegregation of Central High School

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Today's story is about Daisy Bates. A journalist, activist, and community leader who refused to let a racist governor halt the education of black youth in America.

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Elizabeth Key Wields Law to Prove Her Freedom

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:59:26 GMT

Today we learn the heartbreaking story of Elizabeth Key, a woman who was never enslaved but spent her whole life fighting for her freedom.

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Sarah Edelson Sparks The Kosher Meat Riots

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:59:17 GMT

In this episode we learn about the Jewish women of the lower east side of Manhattan in the late 1800's. The direct impact a decision in Chicago has on their daily lives and how Sarah Edelson leads the Kosher homemakers in a revolt against hundreds of butchers.

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Margaret Mother Finch Wields A Club in The Battle of Homestead

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:59:06 GMT

In this episode Terra recounts the life of Margaret Mother Finch and her ongoing fight against the for-hire union busters that are the Pinkertons.

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Kate Claxton Saves Hundreds in the Brooklyn Theater Fire

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:58:10 GMT

DISCLAIMER: This first conversation was recorded before an audio setup was acquired. Please know that if you like this podcast we already have plans to re-record Kate Claxton's story.

Inspired by a walk through Greenwood Cemetery, Terra tells Grace about Kate Claxton, the Brooklyn Theater Fire, and the curse that follows her.

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